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organ of hearing

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun organ of hearing has 1 sense
  1. organ of hearing - the part of the ear that is responsible for sensations of sound
    --1 is a kind of
    sense organ, sensory receptor, receptor
    --1 is a part of ear
    --1 has particulars: organ of Corti

Definitions from the Web

Organ of Hearing

Description

The organ of hearing, also known as the auditory organ or ear, is a complex structure responsible for capturing and processing sound waves. It consists of several parts, including the outer ear, middle ear, inner ear, and auditory nerve.

Senses and Usages

1. Noun - Anatomical Sense

The organ of hearing refers to the physical structures involved in the process of hearing.

Example sentence: The damage to his organ of hearing affected his ability to perceive high-frequency sounds.

2. Noun - Instrumental Sense

In music, the term 'organ of hearing' can be used metaphorically to denote the ear's function as a receiver of sounds.

Example sentence: As a musician, he trained his organ of hearing to discern even the subtlest nuances in tones and melodies.

3. Noun - Figurative Sense

In a figurative sense, the term 'organ of hearing' can describe someone's ability to understand or listen receptively.

Example sentence: Her organization's leader possessed a keen organ of hearing, always receptive to the concerns and suggestions of others.

4. Adjective - Used to Modify Nouns

The term 'organ of hearing' can also function as an adjective to indicate a relationship with hearing.

Example sentence: The patient underwent an organ-of-hearing transplant to restore his sense of sound.

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